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For our September’s issue of Upside Learning Buzz, we go back to the basics - learning and its different forms. And with the World of Learning Conference and Exhibition less than a week away‚ our focus on learning truly holds ground.

You can read about learning through social networking‚ the future of learning technology‚ online education v/s classroom‚ influence of mobile learning in higher education and more.

Also, for the first time‚ we are attempting to conduct a survey through our newsletter. We encourage you to participate‚ and share this newsletter with your friends and colleagues. We would love to have a larger sample just as you would love to have a robust statistical report with accurate derivations.

Now TrendingSocial Networking - A Contrarian View
We all know social networks promote learning. They are about connecting people, about creating an ‘ambient awareness’ of what’s happening and where‚ with reference to the people around us.

But are the ‘social media/networking systems’ out there promoting this learning? Or does it happen in spite of these systems? Get your questions answered as we take a contrarian view on social networking here.

Globe TrottingWorld Of Learning 2011
We have been globe trotting since the start of 2011; attending conferences‚ participating in exhibitions‚ sponsoring events‚ and networking. And once again we will travelling to Birmingham‚ UK for the World of Learning Conference and Exhibition‚ scheduled on 27th and 28th September. Here‚ we will be amongst the 100 exhibitors from UK and other international markets showcasing our wide range of solutions and services.

Visit us at booth # E100 to experience some of our award-winning learning solutions, interact with our team and discuss your learning problems and requirements. What’s more‚ you can even win a Kindle Reader! Know more about what’s in store for you.

PresentationFuture Of Learning Technology 2015As new technologies permeate our daily lives and become an essential part of it‚ it is worth thinking about the nature of learning in the future. Learn what we can expect in the next five years. And while we are at it‚ we also relook at some trends from the last five years that have changed the learning landscape.

Survey

Mobile technology‚ having seeped into popular culture‚ is now finding widespread acceptance as a training and learning device in the workplace as well.

Participate in our short survey on mobile learning as we set to find out what the organizations are really thinking and planning around Mobile Learning.

Participate and get a FREE report onMobile Learning In The Workplace

Industry SightingsStudy Finds That Online Education Beats The ClassroomEducation that includes at least some online work is more effective than classroom-only teaching‚ according to a major research review done for the Department of Education.Know more.Smartphones Have Influenced Higher EducationAccording to a May 2011 survey by the Nielson Company‚ about 37% of mobile consumers have a smartphone‚ with a majority of these individuals using either an Android or an Apple model.Know more.

Upside Learning In News UpsideLMS Announced As A Finalist In Learning In Practice Awards 2011Now in their eighth year‚ the Learning In Practice awards are one of the coveted awards in the learning and development domain‚ conducted by Chief Learning Officer (CLO) magazine. This year, CLO has declared UpsideLMS, our two-time Brandon Hall award winning Learning Management System‚ as a finalist in the ‘Excellence in LMS’ category of its Learning In Practice Awards. Final award announcement will be made at the Fall Chief Learning Officer Symposium‚ slated for October 12-14‚ 2011. As a finalist, UpsideLMS will receive either Gold, Silver or Bronze award during a presentation ceremony at the event.

Upside Learning In A FlashA recognized leader in training outsourcing‚ we are one of the leading names in Custom eLearning, Learning Management System (LMS) and Mobile Learning Solutions the world over. For over 7 years‚ our award-winning solutions and services have enabled 150+ clients from a diverse set of industries and countries manage their learning easily and effectively.

Bell, Tyco Learning‚ Ensco‚ Kraft Asia‚ L’Oreal, Australian Aerospace, L&T, HDFC are few of our prestigious clients managing their learning with our solutions and services. Read some of our client testimonials or read some case studies.

Last but not the least - Awards. We have been consistently picking up awards and other recognition every year‚ including the most recent‚ 5 Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Technology Awards (2010) for UpsideLMS and inclusion of Upside Learning in Training Industry’s ‘2010 Top 20 Learning Portal Companies List’. See all our awards and recognitions.

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